HeyRuaHow to say “indirect” in Irish
- Irish:
- indíreach
- English:
- indirect, indirect (grammar)
- Word type:
- adjective
- More indirect:
- níos indírí
- Most indirect:
- is indírí
- Plural:
- indíreacha
- Pronunciation:
- “IN-jee-rukh” /ˈɪnʲdʲiːɾʲəx/
What does “indíreach” mean?
“Indíreach” has two alternative meanings. The most common comes first.
- indirect
- Not going straight to the point or by the most direct route; happening through something else.Also: roundabout, oblique.
1 other meaning: indirect (grammar)
- 2indirect (grammar)
- Used in grammar for reported speech or an indirect object.Also: indirect, reported.
“Indíreach” after a noun
An Irish adjective comes after its noun. Here is indíreach after bealach (way, masculine), after ceist (question, feminine) and after a plural.
séimhiú (the h) the ending
With a plural noun the adjective takes its plural form, indíreacha.
More indirect, most indirect, very indirect
Bhí a freagra níos indírí ná mar a cheap mé. Her answer was more indirect than I thought.
| more indirect | níos indírí | in the past tense: ní b'indírí |
|---|---|---|
| most indirect | is indírí | in the past tense: ab indírí |
| as indirect as | chomh hindíreach le | chomh puts an h before a vowel |
| very indirect | an-indíreach | an- lenites, except d, t and s |
| too indirect | ró-indíreach | ró- lenites |
“Indíreach” in a sentence: Irish examples
With a masculine noun, a feminine noun, a plural, a comparison and on its own.
Other adjectives in Irish
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Indirect in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for indirect?
The Irish for indirect is indíreach (pronounced “IN-jee-rukh”). It comes after the noun: bealach indíreach, an indirect way; ceist indíreach, an indirect question.
How do you say more indirect and most indirect in Irish?
níos indírí is more indirect and is indírí is most indirect. In the past tense they become ní b'indírí and ab indírí.
What is the plural of indíreach?
With a plural noun indíreach becomes indíreacha: bealaí indíreacha, ceisteanna indíreacha.
How do you say very indirect in Irish?
an-indíreach. Too indirect is ró-indíreach, and as indirect as is chomh hindíreach le.
Does indíreach have more than one meaning?
Yes. Indíreach can mean indirect or indirect (grammar), depending on context; the first is the most common.
What is the opposite of 'indíreach'?
The opposite is 'díreach', meaning direct or straight, as in 'bealach díreach', a direct route.
Is 'neamhdhíreach' the same as 'indíreach'?
Both can mean indirect, but 'indíreach' is the usual form in terms like 'cáin indíreach' and 'caint indíreach'.
